Smart Decisions Coalition Recommendations for Building Georgia's Future Workforce
The Smart Decisions Coalition focuses on increasing college enrollment and completion to enhance Georgia's workforce. By addressing barriers, providing targeted guidance, and aligning curriculum with industry needs, the coalition aims to improve economic mobility and prosperity for Georgians.
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Smart Decisions Coalition Recommendations Solutions to increase college enrollment & completion to build Georgia s workforce of the future.
About the Coalition Coalition formed in December 2018 Mission- The Smart Decisions Coalition aims to eliminate barriers to post- secondary success by improving college affordability and access to advance Georgia s workforce. Goals: Highlight relevant research, current initiatives & programs Change the conversation to focus on the return on investment of post- secondary education Consider outside of the box barriers
Why It Matters By 2025, 60% of Georgia jobs will requires some form of college Industries are evolving and will continue to do so with more disruptions & technological advances Risk: Without the right skills, individuals will be displaced Opportunity: Increased economic mobility & prosperity for more Georgians
Analyzing Barriers & Opportunities Policy Levers Info & Transparency Solutions that require $ Alignment Affordability Access & Logistics Immediate Employability Long-term Career Adaptability
Analyzing Barriers & Opportunities County Designations Atlanta: 11 counties clustered around Atlanta job centers Hub Counties: 8 counties with job total of more than 65,000 or nexus to a hub county Rural: 140 other counties
Recommendations Georgia Students Need: Targeted college and career guidance Assistance with completing the FAFSA to make college affordable Opportunity to take the SAT/ACT during the school day Last mile completion grants in college to prevent stopping out Industry aligned curriculum Skills to make them adaptable as industries evolve
Questions? Daniela B. Perry Senior Director, Public Policy Georgia Chamber of Commerce dperry@gachamber.com
